There is no shortage of similar competitions, including the Spartan Race, the Warrior Dash, the Color ... headband), who ran Tough Mudders at Mount Snow, Vermont (reputed to be the hardest Mudder ...

This shift in the sport is due in large part to the growth of popularity of non-traditional races, such as the Tough Mudder, The Color Run and Spartan Race. According to Running USA, in 2013 ...

“I’ve been a runner for 30 years and a triathlete for 23, but I value my orange Tough Mudder headband as much as any medal,” she says. “You get a human connection overcoming this together ...

Those who shy away from ink still get proof of finishing, and wear bright orange Tough Mudder headbands with pride. "We see car loads of people wearing orange headbands all day after an event ...

designed to punish competitors in search of a hard-earned beer and an orange Tough Mudder headband. This weekend’s event features classic Tough Mudder obstacles like “Electroshock Therapy ...

Alex Tehrani for ESPN The MagazineCross the finish line of the Tough Mudder and ... What's a Mudder finisher get? Circa-1970, Day-Glo orange headbands and free beers. Sign me up!

cargo nets are all elements to navigate before finally electrified wires to earn the coveted orange headband and the right to be called a Tough Mudder.“Our event promises to challenge even the ...

Everyone who finishes — that’s 78 percent of entrants — gets a coveted orange Tough Mudder headband and a free beer. Marketing is key. Tough Mudder started out spending $8,000 in advertising ...

Upon completion, Tough Mudder participants receive a T-shirt, headband and action photos. Those 21 and older also earn an ice cold beer. Unlike many runs which focus on individual achievement ...

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 26, 2014--Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced a partnership with Tough Mudder as the ...

What: Get ready to challenge yourself, conquer the world's best obstacles, make unforgettable memories and earn your Tough Mudder headband. All Tough Mudder 5K, 10K, and 15K events are untimed.